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Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 9 (Clarkland rezoning at Ashland City Rd/Denny Rd): first reading passed, 11‑2.
- Ordinance 10 (Ross & Ashley Morford / Armor Holdings, Marion St): first reading passed, 13‑0.
- Ordinance 11 (Todd Morris, Trenton Rd): first reading passed, 10‑3 (see separate article on drainage concerns).
- Ordinance 12 (Ronnie Ganu, Evans Rd): first reading passed, 13‑0.
- Ordinance 13 (Tiny Town Apartments, Tiny Town Rd): first reading failed, 2‑11.
- Ordinance 14 (Feltner/Oldacre McDonald, Ted Crozier Blvd): first reading passed, 12‑1 (see separate article).
- Ordinance 15 (SDRA Holdings, Thomas/Bradley St): first reading passed, 12‑0.
- Ordinance 19 (Design overlay update to include Fort Campbell Blvd & Tiny Town Rd): first reading passed, 11‑1‑1 (yes/no/abstain).
- Ordinance 1‑11‑20‑24‑25 (Running M Properties; downzone C‑2 to R‑2A): first reading passed, 13‑0.
- Ordinance 6 (Plaster Jr., Bellamy Lane to R‑4): first reading passed, 8‑5.
- Ordinance 7 (accept donation of property for park): first reading passed, 13‑0.
- Ordinance 18 (authorize purchase of property for affordable housing with Appalachian Service Project): first reading passed, 13‑0.

Finance actions
- Resolution 9 (interfund capital outlay notes, not to exceed $11.5M): adopted 13‑0.
- Resolution 10 (general obligation bonds, not to exceed $61M): adopted 13‑0.
- Resolution 11 (general obligation refunding and improvement bonds, not to exceed $76M): adopted 13‑0.

Appointments and other business
- Resolution 17 approved the appointment of Kristen Wilcox as chief financial officer; Wilcox took the oath of office at the meeting.

Failed pay‑study resolution
Council considered Resolution 8, which requested a Department of Human Resources study of a pay adjustment plan outside the city general pay plan to target recruitment and retention in the Police and Fire departments. The resolution failed on a 6‑7 vote. Supporters said a focused study would clarify costs and options; opponents said HR and departments were already gathering data through membership in municipal benchmarking services and that an externally contracted study was unnecessary or premature.

What this means: The approvals move several rezoning requests to second reading and authorize city borrowing for capital projects; the failed pay‑study resolution means the council will not direct a separate contracted study at this time. Several items—including large rezonings and the bond authorizations—will require follow‑up implementation work by planning, engineering and finance staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - Regular Session - September 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Sept. 4 meeting the Clarksville City Council approved a slate of first‑reading zoning changes, authorized bond and capital note issuances, confirmed a CFO appointment and rejected a proposed pay‑study resolution for police and fire.","taxTitle","Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee","taxId",4858,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6481605,"Council approves Trenton Road rezoning despite neighbors' drainage concerns",186,1458000,1644000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731111-821f472013d52da7c9da7e9c17583c8e&start=1458&end=1644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731111-821f472013d52da7c9da7e9c17583c8e/thumbnail_1458000.jpg","/articles/6481605/Clarksville/Montgomery-County/Tennessee/Council-approves-Trenton-Road-rezoning-despite-neighbors-drainage-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481605-8d35e62e4e1bf9a44af80900ee1c107a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007348&Signature=lL4vvQ1wQtJXbozLnxK7qtr9GHAQBIX7WTykWCT1qvtwagMksccArscgvw0cUM1SSEEas6J8Lq2uqU-jo8D3kJp8pZK6zfjGNCRFmuE0uyrF0j8IsZ~53rCUNtdFo05izBsX211265Ay~CLORUIx9AyFzYmcMXYN6MjG7DCogsjnowyTbQHssgau4UfAbt0C~hhRm2Va~R1nN75EBCJycbih49eKSkHRPyvszPXS1WYEAaRufaLnfPKvvrrUFg2o1pgGICMmXVB3Prpy2BAlF1LcrVOb~K8r~75scBHOciW0M3T0aN6WKKFVxBDvmgQUrseuz~eBo4pHYNllPG-muQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clarksville City Council approved first reading of Ordinance 11‑20‑25‑26 on Sept. 4, granting a developer's request to rezone four contiguous parcels fronting Trenton Road to allow R‑4 multifamily residential and C‑5 commercial uses. The ordinance passed first reading 10‑3.

Why it matters: The site sits above a basin that neighbors and a nearby property owner said already shows signs of instability and standing water. Several residents urged the council to require robust drainage guarantees before final zoning approval. The council voted to advance the rezoning but directed the developer to provide engineering documentation ahead of second reading.

Public comment focused on flood risk and runoff. William Lang, a nearby property owner, said the neighborhood’s drainage basins were at capacity and warned that large‑scale development could overwhelm them: “If you put a 123 units ... I think we gotta figure out a way for the drainage ... we will have a collapse.”

Representing the applicant, attorney Larry Ricconi said the developer has a grading permit for portions of the site and that the development team plans to “fully contain all our runoff. We're not dumping on anyone. We're not increasing anything.” Ricconi told the council he would supply the engineers’ drainage calculations and other design documents before the project returns for second reading: “I can provide all the engineering information.”

Council members split on the measure. Councilwoman Shekinah (sitting member) said she would vote no but noted she expected additional engineering information before second reading; other members said the developer’s assurances, grading permits and containment plans made them comfortable advancing the ordinance.

The ordinance passed first reading 10‑3 and will return for a second reading at a future meeting. Council members asked staff and the applicant to make the drainage and grading reports available to the council and to affected neighbors prior to that hearing.

Votes: Ordinance 11 passed first reading 10 yes, 3 no.","The council passed first reading for a Trenton Road rezoning that would allow a mix of multifamily units and commercial frontage, after residents warned of flood and runoff risks and the developer pledged to provide engineering data before second reading.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6481610,"Council advances large 'Freedom Farms' mixed‑use rezoning in first reading",2141,2029000,4170000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731111-821f472013d52da7c9da7e9c17583c8e&start=2029&end=4170","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731111-821f472013d52da7c9da7e9c17583c8e/thumbnail_2029000.jpg","/articles/6481610/Clarksville/Montgomery-County/Tennessee/Council-advances-large-Freedom-Farms-mixeduse-rezoning-in-first-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481610-f8717db71331cf95a8f4a8cf9b7cd62b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007348&Signature=fmwFKzEc7LKg~twuigk6K3YQvxfjlQ0E-CWpLQnwoaslFDUdn8wJ1WBPURIFQ37VuvMduovHyVx1pTx0pR6LiuoAfx8u0t5Lv3wJ2ZM-BUGppMiSlpmWi1BSI-Wns4A6tRWUJtTgqcftLNfskR165AMNFFQSzS~JCyHMb36V1X~Vnxwc5UbHvCJtdCKOGFS9m87vq~vi3dr2pooFcFL87iVM21eVpFFgbFoR0AMDRfI124jpOXlHpPS522N1j1WIuL5m8J3L3vim2lVtbUqKeiZu8sejPCGZtO1orBFl7S1tMRID89TE~GZBP9DvTRsfwbDk2pkUF7K4nG1KNZHhGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clarksville City Council on Sept. 4 approved on first reading a multi‑zone rezoning request for property owned by the Feltner family that would allow a large mixed‑use project the developer identified as “Freedom Farms.” The measure, Ordinance 14-20-25-26, passed first reading 12‑1.

The rezoning would change roughly 3,600 feet of frontage along Ted A. Crozier Senior Boulevard from R‑1 single‑family and M‑3 light industrial to C‑3 regional shopping center and C‑4 highway interchange districts, clearing the way for large commercial anchors, restaurants and significant residential development on what developers described as more than 200 acres.

Why it matters: The proposal, backed by developers Oldacre McDonald and the property trustees, would be one of the largest private developments in Clarksville and could reshape the Ted Crozier corridor and adjacent road network. Council members framed the vote as a major economic opportunity while some asked for continued attention to traffic and infrastructure impacts.

Developers presented the plan to the council and described expected scale and uses. Attorney Larry Ricconi, speaking for the applicants, said the project would be transformational and emphasized the scale: “The economic impact is monumental. The size of it is 200 plus acres.” Mark McDonald of Oldacre McDonald, the lead developer, told the council the planned mix includes retail, restaurants, health‑care uses and substantial housing: “We expect they include a significant discount retailer, ... over 600 apartments and condominiums,” and later said the residential total could be “under a thousand; 600 is probably the right number.”

Council reaction split along familiar lines. Councilman Chandler said the project is a rare opportunity for Clarksville and urged approval: “Once in a lifetime, something comes up. ... This is a 1 time shot for us.” Several other council members said the developer’s plan and the promise to construct internal roads and signalization at developer expense weighed in favor of approval. Councilman Holloman registered the lone no vote.

Developers said road improvements tied to the project would be built at the developer’s expense and dedicated to the city, and they said the project would extend Spring Creek Parkway and build internal street connections to keep traffic internal to the site. Council members asked that details of those planned improvements and traffic mitigation measures be finalized and available before the second reading.

The council approved the first reading; the rezoning must return for a second reading before any final zoning change takes effect. Developers said they expect to make a major public announcement after second reading, and they asked the council to approve tonight’s first reading so the project can move forward with leasing discussions and tenant recruitment.

Votes related to this item and the broader zoning package occurred across the meeting’s evening session; the ordinance passed first reading by a 12‑1 vote.","Clarksville City Council approved on first reading a major zoning package for the Feltner Trust property that would allow a 200‑plus acre mixed‑use project called Freedom Farms, advancing the project toward a likely public announcement after second reading.","actionData","errors"]

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